Is Paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed light vegetarian?
Paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed light
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A light paraffinic petroleum oil that has undergone catalytic dewaxing, regulated for its polycyclic aromatic content via DMSO extract testing. It is a mineral oil of non-animal origin.
| Also known as | Catalytic dewaxed light paraffin oil |
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| INCI name | Paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed light |
| CAS number | 64742-71-8 |
| EC number | 265-176-5 |
| CosIng ID | 29257 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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